On the recordJuly 23, 2018
Under the new Family First law, this spending imbalance can be corrected and States like Alabama can begin to invest more resources in substance abuse, mental health, and parenting skills training.
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Sewell discusses the potential improvements in foster care funding under the Family First law.
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